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Theresa McFarland, M.A. has over 20 years of education and experience providing services to children and adults who have disabilities including autism. Throughout her career, she has provided support to families through educational interventions, workshops and parent support groups. She has extensive training in research based interventions including discrete trial training, TEACCH, behavior modification, music therapy, social skills training and functional academics. Ms. McFarland has advocated for many children and will continue to provide support to families and individuals who live with disabilities. For up to date news on topics related to autism, please visit http://www.newsforautism.com/pages/Home.html

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Educational Evaluation For Special Education Student With Autism
All students in special education are required by law to have a complete evaluation every three years to determine eligibility for special education services. The following case study is about a student named "Adam". Adam is seven years old and has autism. He is in a Special Day Class setting... Read
By: Theresa McFarland | 28/11/2007 | Education
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Education Services for Children With Autism
As the prevalence of autism has increased astronomically in recent years, so has the number of available treatments and education options. Parents must sift through the many interventions and decide which is best for the education of their child. More and more parents are educating themselves; the treatment options are exciting and give hope to parents of children with autism. But the task of determining which treatments and education paths are best for each child is a great responsibility Read
By: Theresa McFarland | 14/11/2007 | Learning Disabilities
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Autism and a Dairy-free Diet
Some parents of children with autism have seen positive results when dairy products are eliminated from the child's diet at a young age Read
By: Theresa McFarland | 12/11/2007 | Learning Disabilities
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Celiac Disease and Autism
A disease called celiac disease is under investigation to show a link between autism and behavior. Celiac disease is caused from mal-absorption of nutrients. The hair-like projections called villi, in the intestinal tract are flattened from a reaction to gluten. Read
By: Theresa McFarland | 12/11/2007 | Learning Disabilities
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Educational Evaluation of Student With Autism
All students in special education are required by law to have a complete evaluation every three years to determine eligibility for special education services. The following case study is about a student named "Adam". Adam is seven years old and has autism. He is in a Special Day Class setting in a public school. The case study includes details of Adam's three-year educational evaluation. Read
By: Theresa McFarland | 12/11/2007 | Learning Disabilities